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Bioconversion of butanol from waste paper
Abstract: Bio-butanol production from lignocellulosic biomass considered promising and Economically feasible. This paper provides an development of lignocellulose-based bio-butanol production with a focus on the understanding of the structure of the feedstock, pretreatment technologies, and fermentation processes. To enhance butanol production from lignocellulose materials, strategies in terms of inhibitors detoxification, strains improvement and process integration and optimization are also addressed. Besides, there researchers attempts to shed light on the challenges and …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 28–31 Read article
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Challenges and Prospects of the Use of Horizontal Directional Drilling Techniques for Laying Oil and Gas Pipelines in Nigeria
Abstract: Nigeria pipelines, especially the petroleum and petroleum product pipelines are always vandalized by the sabotage. Huge amount of money is expended to put the damaged pipeline in good shape; and petroleum and petroleum product transfer is sometimes hampered due to leakages and damages caused by the oil thieves. Also huge money is being budgeted yearly to secure the pipelines. To combat this problem, horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is being proposed. …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 9–20 Read article
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Natural Gas Hydrate: A Brief Review
Abstract: Hydrates are often called as a future fuel or frozen fuel. There is an abundant source of natural gas deposits as compared to the conventional deposits. The reservoirs of the natural gas hydrates have been strongly suggested as a potential energy resource. These resources have the potential of displacing the position of conventional hydrocarbons from the energy dealing markets when trapped within the water molecules. This is possible only when …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Comparative Study between Smart Controls and Conventional Bottom Hole Completions
Abstract: This research project made use of Schlumberger’s “ECLIPSE 100” reservoir simulator to predict the performance of a reservoir with an overlying gas cap and an underlying aquifer (i.e., a three- phase Water-Oil-Gas reservoir) under conventional BHC techniques. Additional work was done to ascertain the suitability of incorporating an Intelligent Well (IW) to deal with water production problem by placing Inflow Control Valves (ICV) at particular segments in the well to …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 77–89 Read article
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Integration of Nano Ct and SEM in Study of Marcellus Shale Heterogeneity
Abstract: The increase in exploration and production in shale gas reservoir, and few studies so far reported regarding the general topology of tight reservoir, it is now imperative to critically understand the complexities surrounding the geology of shale reservoirs and its characterization. To understand the transport processes in any shale medium, we need to enhance our knowledge of the geometry and topology of the tight shale rock. The Marcellus Shale has …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 39–51 Read article
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Review of Radial Drilling Technology and Viable Prospect in Mature Field Development in the Niger Delta
Abstract: A review of some Niger Delta oil field reservoirs indicates that most of the reservoirs are at the mature stages, thereby vulnerable to challenges such as; coning due to reduced size of the oil column, low oil production and lack of access to the residual oil trapped between existing wells of the mature field. Due to coning occurrences in the Niger-Delta oil field, most wells have been shut-in and a …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 60–66 Read article
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Bio Solvent EOR: Performance Assessment of Plant Extracts as Asphaltene Inhibitor
Abstract: Changes in pressure and temperature during oil production and transportation most notably during CO2 injection for enhanced recovery could lead to changes in the oil composition and deposition of asphaltene. Deposition of asphaltene near the wellbore region, production tubing and production facilities could cause severe flow assurance problem. Physical removal of asphaltene is costly and in most cases it is not preferred. A more favorable option is to prevent the …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 9–24 Read article
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Improved Prediction of Fluid Contacts using Calibrated Material Balance Models
Abstract: The demand for oil has been on the high in the recent past and will continue as search for sustainable alternative energy sources intensifies. The exploration and exploitation of oil from subsurface reservoirs have posed several environmental challenges which include flaring and improper water disposal to name a few, caused by excessive production of gas and water. Hence, it is important to establish a reservoir performance monitoring scheme that will …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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Underbalanced Drilling and Its Advancements: An Overview
Abstract: Ever increasing global energy demand associated with depletion of conventional hydrocarbon resources drives exploration and production (E&P) industry to invent advanced new technologies in frontier areas of drilling, production and reservoir engineering to enhance hydrocarbon production from unconventional resources or depleted reservoirs. Demand to produce from a low pressure marginal reservoir and the discoveries of naturally fractured reservoirs lead to the development of new drilling techniques like underbalanced drilling along …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 37–51 Read article
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Experience from Polymer-EOR on Offshore Heavy Oil Field in Bohai Bay, China
Abstract: In this paper, a review work based on the polymer flood for offshore heavy oil reservoir is presented. In recent years, the CNOOC has launched quite a few chemical EOR projects at offshore oilfields in the Bohai Bay, China. With the useful life of platform and the present production state, polymer flooding is considered and already proved as an important technology for the strategic development of offshore heavy oil fields …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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A Model Approach of Controlling Coning in Oil Rim Reservoirs
Abstract: Water and gas coning in oil rim reservoirs poses serious hindrance to optimizing oil production in the thin oil beds as unwanted fluids tend to replace oil in the production stream. This invariably limits the ultimate oil recovery. In this study, semi-analytical models of estimating critical rate and optimum horizontal well placement were developed to control coning tendencies in oil rim reservoirs. The models were developed through semi-analytical analysis of …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Emerging Technologies to Control Wax Deposition in the Oilfields: An Overview
Abstract: Wax deposition on the well bore, production tubing, flow lines and pipelines reduces the production or flow capacity and increases the cost for the production and transportation of waxy crude oils in the oilfields. The different conventional methods for the control of wax deposition problems are mechanical, chemical, electrical, thermal and combination of others. But, there is no single solution to this problem that can be applied to all the …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Shale Gas in India: Status and Challenges
Abstract: With decline of production in gas fields, India became sixth largest natural gas importer in the global market. Seeing the domestic demand, it is essential to unlock shale gas from different shale gas plays in India. The key elements of shale gas production include the extensive drilling campaign, the need for hydraulic fracturing and realization of global growing of production facilities and flowlines. Also, advanced technologies are required for development …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 23–32 Read article
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Simulation and Optimization of Syngas Generation Process (GTL Stage I) using ASPEN Hysys
Abstract: The process of gas to liquid (GTL) conversion has been divided into three sections (section I: natural gas treatment and syngas production; section II: is Fischer Tropsch Synthesis sections (Main Reactors) and Stage III: Upgrading and treatment section).This work is mainly for Stage I. whereby Natural gas dehydration unit is simulated using Tri-ethylene Glycol to dehydrate the natural gas which includes (Free Water Knockout Drum (FWKD), Absorber and Distillation). Sweetening …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 48–67 Read article
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Diesel Adulteration Detection Using Gaseous Vapor Emission
Abstract: Diesel adulteration is the illegal or unauthorized introduction of foreign substances into pure diesel,causing the product to not conform to the requirements and specifications for use in the Oil and GasIndustry. Current methods to detect diesel adulteration require chemical laboratory experiments tomeasure parameters such as density, API gravity, viscosity, flash point, and evaporation point. Thesemethods require specialized, expensive equipment and cannot be utilized be quickly and readilyemployed at point of …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 69–76 Read article
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Source of energy used to produce synthetic fuels is renewable energy
Abstract: The search for the next major energy solution is undoubtedly underway as oil and fossil fuel resources are depleting globally. It is possible that there won’t be a perfect energy that is always available and does not destroy the environment, nor will there be a panacea to the world’s energy problems. When opposed to traditional oil-based fossil fuels, synthetic fuels, also known as synfuels, provide both benefits and cons. All …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 41–45 Read article
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A Review on Study of Casting Defect in Automobile Component
Abstract: Casting process is the most widely used process in manufacturing industries especially in automotive products. Production of casting involves various processes like pattern making, molding, core making and melting. It is very difficult to produce defect free castings. In developing country, foundry industries suffer from poor quality and productivity due to involvement of number of process parameters in casting process, which challenges explanation about the cause of casting defects. The …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Optimum Selection of Process Parameters of CNC End Milling Using Grey Relational Analysis (GRA)
Abstract: In this competitive world, to build a good quality product and productivity of any manufacturing corporation optimum selection of process parameters is very vital, when it comes to the desired dimension and tolerances in order to fulfill the purpose of the product. This paper explains the utility of grey relational analysis (GRA) for minimizing the machining time and lubrication thickness simultaneously, in vertical CNC end milling of Al-7075 T6. The …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Women’s Land Tenure Security in Sustainable Development
Abstract: Appropriate land ownership policy is critical issue in order for vast majority of population living in rural areas whose income is dependent on agricultural. For that land tenure security is momentous concern. Land tenure is Latin word, tenure, which means to hold. Thus, land tenure means a kind of system of land ownership or holding the land. The rules of the land tenure system define how property rights to land …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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Evaluation of Existing Maintenance Management Scenario of Indian SMEs to Address the Difficulties and Critical Parameters
Abstract: Indian small and medium enterprises need to build and maintain competitiveness against the challenges posed by globalization. To achieve a sustainable growth, the ministry of MSME, government of India has launched lean manufacturing competiveness scheme (LMCS). Under it, a cluster of 8 to10 MSMEs are formed to implement various lean principles. National Productivity Council has reported only 58% success rate for pilot phase implementations but on the ground, the sustention …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 17–28 Read article